James A Garfield's Obscure Brother in Michigan Farm Life
Thomas Garfield, James A Garfield’s brother, lives five miles from Huronville, Michigan, a sturdy 83-year-old farmer despite disability. He shares how he toiled to support the family, ran the farm, and declined politics, valuing home life over Washington. He recalls James’s rise and his own simple, hard-working years, caring for his mother and siblings, with no wish for wealth or fame.
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CALIFORNIA PRUNE WAFERS PROMISES QUICK TONE UP
A faded ad copy urges readers to take CALIFORNIA PRUNE WAFERS to feel refreshed after a night. It touts a quick fix with a humorous, period voice and mentions Tallman & Co on Main Street.
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Sugar tariffs split over Philippine sugar bill debate
Debates in the House over a Philippine tariff bill spark division among supporters and opponents. Broussard argues the measure benefits the sugar trust and undermines beet sugar. Brooks warns against harming beet sugar and irrigation projects, while Longworth advocates eventual self rule for the Philippines. A retail ad at the end touts a price-driven pitch for tools and equipment.
Remedy for Colds Promoted as Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar
An advertisement extols a remedy named Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. It claims to equalize relief, expel the cold from the system, and provide immediate relief in croup, coughs, and whooping cough. Sold by Tallman & Co.
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General News Lit by Rumor and Policy Fires and Protests
A stream of brief notes reports Amaden’s death as the twelfth fire victim and the Pillsbury-Washburn manager. A Korean minister in St Petersburg was stabbed eleven times by his interpreter. Prices rise for doors and sashes in the Carolinas and Georgia by ten percent. Arizona delegation asks Roosevelt about joint statehood. he says he favors it. Jenzen is fined $200 or prison in Alameda jail after self-accusation. A plan seeks to fund American universities with $220 million from indemnity paid after the Boxer uprising. San Domingo unrest prompts Heyburn to push annexation again. Roosevelt names W. T. Vernort to a treasury post. Vernon investigations yield no action. Chorch officials at Vernon face renewed inquiries.
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DeHaven
Spotted fever deaths and large naval apprentice quarantine
Seven naval apprentices at Newport News incur spots fever death toll, with 1600 apprentices under quarantine and five others ill. Snow depth at Deer Park hinders timbering and damages structures. Whitely murder verdict is manslaughter after six hours deliberation. An accident at Hecla mine in Burke kills Atton. Spokane school buys fuel at rising prices. Washington supreme court enforces 3500 against Sawmill Company for injury. Walla Walla church site to be moved. new edifice planned. Corbin beet sugar factory at Waverly struggles to operate at half capacity. Spokane Inland push to expand beet acreage.
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Schilling's Best Stands Out In Grocer Aisles
A concise note credits Schilling's Best as the straightest, most reliable product among business offerings, praising its prominence at your local grocer S. The line frames business as essential, yet hints at skepticism about crookedness, while extolling Schilling's Best.
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